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Culture in Gunma

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Kusatsu

Kusatsu

Dorothee Tsunoda

Kusatsu is one of the most famous onsen places in Gunma. Each year, international and Japanese tourists flow to the town to t...

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Kusatsu Matsuri 6

Kusatsu Matsuri

C. Rio

On two occasions, I have had the pleasure of not only attending, but participating in one of the best matsuri (summer festiva...

Gunma
A Day in Kusatsu 12

A Day in Kusatsu

Hannah Morse

The hot springs town of Kusatsu is a definite multi-day trip, if you want to slow down and take in all the sights. Here are s...

Gunma
Chatsubomi Moss Park

Chatsubomi Moss Park

Linka Wade

Chatsubomi Moss Park is a stunning natural area tucked away in the mountains near Kusatsu Onsen. The park is truly a place li...

Gunma
Totto Shrine

Totto Shrine

Dorothee Tsunoda

Totto Shrine in the Japanese village of Higashiagatsumamachi is over 100 years old. It is still an important spiritual cente...

Gunma
Kosenji Temple 11

Kosenji Temple

Aline Laborde

Kosenji temple is a Buddhist temple that celebrates the glory of Kusatsu Onsen. It is located up the hill from Yubatake (湯畑...

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